Director of UX Jobs

Discover Director of UX opportunities for experienced design leaders ready to shape intuitive, impactful digital experiences. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find senior positions where you can guide user experience strategy, lead talented teams, and influence product direction.

What Does a Director of UX Do?

A Director of UX sets the vision and standards for user experience across products and services. Responsibilities often include overseeing UX research and design, translating customer insights into product strategy, partnering with product and engineering leaders, and building a consistent, accessible experience. Directors may manage UX researchers, product designers, content designers, and design managers.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek a strong background in UX or product design, a portfolio demonstrating measurable outcomes, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Strategic thinking, user research, interaction design, accessibility, design systems, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration are valuable. Familiarity with analytics and experimentation can help connect experience improvements to business results.

Career Outlook and Compensation

Director of UX compensation varies based on industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. These senior roles may include base salary, bonuses, and equity. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore UX leadership opportunities aligned with your experience and compensation goals.

Find Your Next UX Leadership Role

Explore Director of UX jobs across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries. Review each opportunity’s leadership scope, team structure, product portfolio, and compensation details to identify roles where you can make a meaningful impact.

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Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies that elevate brand visibility, drive customer engagement, and support sales growth through innovative messaging and cross-functional collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic vision and technical roadmap for autonomy perception teams, driving innovation and collaboration across functions to enhance autonomous vehicle technology in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $332K *

Lead a dynamic team in shaping clinical development strategies for rare kidney diseases. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative trials, ensuring patient-centered approaches and operational f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $263K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for data and identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $242K *

Lead the charge in driving the cardiology portfolio's growth and modernization. Own strategy, adoption, cloud migration, and pricing while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and op...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and enhance partner programs, ensuring effective onboarding, enablement, and communication with technology partners to drive mutual success and streamline processes for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform the payments landscape by leading strategy and execution across product, engineering, and operations. Drive growth and innovation in embedded payments, ensuring alignment and measurable outc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $170K *

Transform product design with cutting-edge prototyping and motion skills to enhance brand consistency across all partnerships, creating delightful user experiences that connect deeply with our audienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of brand strategy by leading integrated initiatives, translating insights into actionable plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions across as...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership across diverse portfolios. You'll drive operational excellence, foster high-performing teams, and enhance technical consistency while ensuring sust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a dynamic team to shape a cloud-native data platform, managing data sourcing and enhancing user experience for internal teams. Drive adoption, ensure data quality, and translate cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading ServiceNow initiatives, driving innovation while managing projects and collaborating on demos to enhance customer solutions. Engage with teams to ensure alignment with...

Arlington, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $142K *

Elevate the product roadmap for tissue acquisition by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes. Drive innovation and data-driven decisions to support operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Drive site engagement by building relationships with clinical trial stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and optimizing performance through tailored strategies and effective communication. Contribute to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Champion the design and engineering of a cutting-edge perfusion system, leading a team to innovate and scale operations while ensuring quality and reliability in medical device manufacturing...

New Haven, CTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of dental negotiations by leading strategic partnerships with payers, optimizing contracts, and driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and collaborative execution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue, and mentoring high-performing teams in the Conference and PA sector across North America, while collaborating with cross-func...

Burnsville, MNRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director of UX?question toggle

    A Director of UX is a senior leader responsible for setting user experience strategy and overseeing the teams and processes that shape how customers interact with a company’s products or services.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of UX jobs?question toggle

    Requirements often include substantial UX or product design experience, a portfolio of successful work, people-management experience, and the ability to collaborate with product, engineering, and executive teams. Specific requirements vary by employer.

  • What skills are important for a Director of UX?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include UX strategy, user research, product design, team leadership, accessibility, design systems, data-informed decision-making, and clear communication with stakeholders.

  • How much do Director of UX jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies by company, industry, location, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual job listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director of UX jobs?question toggle

    You can explore Director of UX openings on Ladders, including vetted professional roles across industries. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to find a position that fits your goals.